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Description
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PARENTING EDUCATION: Provides a wide variety of social services that are designed to support the healthy development of families. Also, provides community resources for teen pregnancy prevention, smoking cessation, literacy, prenatal care, and the Hope project supporting mothers who have experienced fetal-infant and/or child loss. Offers the following:
--Moms Clubs: Meets once a week to meet other moms and address questions and/or concerns. Offered in both English and Spanish.
--B'more Fit: Meets weekly for group classes, weight-loss support, wellness education, tips on budgeting and food preparation. Childcare and transportation provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Offered in both English and Spanish.
--Breastfeeding Support: Provides monthly meetings to receive support.Meet with a certified lactation counselor to get advice on making nursing easier. Meetings held at Patterson Park North and East every Thu, 8:30AM- 10AM. Meetings are also held at The Judy Center at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School, 701 Rappolla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Call 410-558-4895 to reserve a spot or visit www.facebook.com/BmoreBreastfeeding
HealthCare Access Maryland: Serves pregnant women, children, individuals with behavioral health diagnoses and chronic health conditions, as well as those that have lost contact with their medical provider. Assists pregnant women covered by Medical Assistance with understanding medical benefits, connection to WIC and other needed resources, as well as linkage to long term home visiting services for pregnant women and infants through B'More for Healthy Babies Home Visiting Services. Safe Sleep Program- Provide education about safe sleep practices as well as provide a pack-n-play to those families who do not have a safe sleep environment for their baby. Care Coordinators/Care Coordination Associates provide telephonic assessments and referral to resources. Community home visits are performed as needed to assistance clients as needed.
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/programs/maternal-and-child-health
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Pregnant and postpartum moms.
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Languages Offered
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Spanish.
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Program Fees
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Accepts Medical Assistance (Medicaid/MA). Sliding fee scale.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Health Department, Maternal & Infant Care Program- Nurse Family Partnership Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Bureau of Vector Control Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Baltimore City Health Department, Mobile STD/HIV Prevention Program Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Baltimore City Health Department, Maternal and Child Health Baltimore City Health Department, The Healthy Home and Community Division Baltimore City Health Department, Prescription Discount Program Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Adult Evaluation & Review Services Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Family Caregivers Support Baltimore City Health Department, Syringe Services Program & Staying Alive Program Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Senior Companion Program Baltimore City Health Department, Medical Assistance Transportation Program Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports Baltimore City Senior Centers Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Adoption Program Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Community Cat Program Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Rabies Clinic and Vaccine Clinic Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Resource Center Baltimore City Health Department, HIV/STD Services Baltimore City Health Department, Family Planning Baltimore City Health Department, Dental Services Baltimore City Health Department, Immunization Clinic Baltimore City Health Department, Environmental Health Division, Bureau of Animal Control Baltimore City Health Department, Environmental Health Bureau, Division of Food Control Baltimore City Health Department, Environmental Health Division, Bureau of Ecology and Institutional Services Baltimore City Healthy Start, Food Pantry Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Congregate Meals TaxiCard HealthCare Access Maryland, the Connector Program, Central Maryland HealthCare Access Maryland, Care Coordination Baltimore City Healthy Start, Support Services Baltimore City Healthy Start, Fatherhood Engagement Services Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Senior Farmers' Market Vouchers COVID-19 Information, Baltimore City Health Department Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Aging and Disability Resource Center Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Information and Assistance Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Senior Care COVID-19 Testing, Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore City Code Red, Summer 2023 COVID-19 Vaccination Information, Baltimore City Health Department Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Home and Community Based Options Waiver Maryland Access Point, Baltimore City, Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program Mpox Information, Baltimore City Health Department Comiendo Juntos (Eating Together)
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HealthCare Access Maryland - Intake
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410-649-0521
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Main
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410-396-9994
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Main Email Address
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info@healthybabiesbaltimore.com
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Main Contact Name
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Rebecca Dineen
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
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Main Contact Phone
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410-396-9994
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Main Contact Email Address
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rebecca.dineen@baltimorecity.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Rebecca Dineen
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-396-9994
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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rebecca.dineen@baltimorecity.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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1001 East Fayette Street
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